Durango Herald: Mile-High power grab
We would like to think well of Denver. It is a big, modern city that used to have brewpubs and at least the simulacra of culture, as well as shopping, and still has roughly 2.8 million of the…read full editorial here.
Q&A with Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce | ‘Getting harder, more expensive to do business’ in Colorado
Thelma Grimes
thelma.grimes@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 26 minutes ago
Editor’s Note: Once among the nation’s fastest-growing economies, Colorado today confronts mounting challenges that threaten its momentum. This series reveals how a state once defined by prosperity is navigating economic cliffs and ridges. We explore the impact of increased regulations, tariffs,...
Can you afford to live in Denver?
Michael Braithwaite
michael.braithwaite@gazette.com
Updated 55 minutes ago
Editor’s Note: Once among the nation’s fastest-growing economies, Colorado today confronts mounting challenges that threaten its momentum. This series reveals how a state once defined by prosperity is navigating economic cliffs and ridges. We explore the impact of increased regulations, tariffs,...
After years of leading the nation, Colorado’s economy shows signs of cooling
Marissa Ventrelli
marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 1 hour ago
Editor’s Note: Once among the nation’s fastest-growing economies, Colorado today confronts mounting challenges that threaten its momentum. This series reveals how a state once defined by prosperity is navigating economic cliffs and ridges. We explore the impact of increased regulations, tariffs,...
Q&A: Colorado Chamber of Commerce CEO sees warning signs for state economy, despite strengths
Thelma Grimes
thelma.grimes@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 2 hours ago
Editor’s Note: Once among the nation’s fastest-growing economies, Colorado today confronts mounting challenges that threaten its momentum. This series reveals how a state once defined by prosperity is navigating economic cliffs and ridges. We explore the impact of increased regulations, tariffs,...
Once a step ahead, Colorado’s economy cools, burdened by rising costs and regulations
Thelma Grimes
thelma.grimes@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 29 minutes ago
Editor’s Note: Once among the nation’s fastest-growing economies, Colorado today confronts mounting challenges that threaten its momentum. This series reveals how a state once defined by prosperity is navigating economic cliffs and ridges. We explore the impact of increased regulations, tariffs,...
The theatrics of land-use in Douglas County | NOONAN
Paula Noonan
paula-noonan@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 17 hours ago
If anyone thinks a county commission land-use session lacks theatricality, think again. Just drop into a land-use meeting in Douglas County with its current three commissioners. Citizens attending a Nov. 25 Dougco land-use session were treated to the following actions:...
Colorado’s muffled majority looks for a voice in our elections | OPINION
Colorado Politics
colorado-politics@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 1 hour ago
By Linda Templin A massive number of Americans (85% according to the Pew Trust) want total or major election reform. They want a more responsive government, not shutdowns and spectacles of abuse. This is no time for self-interested tinkering around...
Income tax overhaul in Colorado clears first hurdle, as revised estimate puts tax hike at $4 billion
Marianne Goodland
marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 16 hours ago
A state panel on Wednesday gave the go-ahead to a ballot measure that seeks to change Colorado’s flat rate of 4.41% to a graduated income tax, beginning in 2027, and raise billions dollars in new revenue. Now the proponents of...
Federal judge lets ex-Castle Rock employee’s discrimination lawsuit proceed
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 17 hours ago
A federal judge rejected the town of Castle Rock’s effort to dismiss an ex-employee’s age and gender discrimination lawsuit on Wednesday, while deeming the case a close call. Carl E. Filler, who was in his mid-60s when the town hired...
Federal judge dismisses claim against Colorado health department leaders over gas stove law
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 18 hours ago
A federal judge last week dismissed the constitutional claim against leaders of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment over a 2025 law requiring health disclosures on new gas-fueled stoves. In June, Gov. Jared Polis signed House Bill 1161...